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Bishop & Friends

97.1 The Fan
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Beau Bishop takes the art of sports radio and day drinking to a whole new level. Eric Rieser and Ryan Baker join in on the fun. Catch the live experience weekdays from 9am-Noon on 97.1 FM in Columbus, on The Fan App, or at 971thefan.com. The Fan, Ohio's Sports Destination.

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Latest Episodes

Happy Thursday Edition of the Program!! We are in an Apex Sports time right now. Major League Baseball is fun coming down the stretch. The Buckeyes with a big one for their first road trip of the season. There is some ridiculous talk going on right n... more

Happy 1st Friday Edition of the Program!! The Guardians are in 1st place and Beau actually watched. Mike Gundy is out at Oklahoma State. John Mateer will miss some time for Oklahoma. Ryan Day held his weekly Press Conference yesterday. Some Big Ten b... more

Happy Tuesday Edition of the Program!! Bruce Pearl retired and he did it at a time where his son was guaranteed to get the job. We had another thriller on Monday Night. The Buckeyes with their first road test of the season this weekend at Washington.... more

Happy Monday Edition of the Program!! No Buckeyes but it was a helluva football weekend in both College and Pro. The Browns get a wild win and the Bengals a record loss. The Buckeyes head West this week for a battle with Washington. Ohio's baseball t... more

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Recent Guests

Brian Smith
Head football coach at Ohio University
Ohio University
Episode: Bishop & Friends September, 11, 2025
Urban Meyer
Former Ohio State football coach and current sports analyst
Triple Option Pod
Episode: Bishop & Friends August, 21, 2025
Paul Feinbaum
ESPN commentator and college football analyst
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Episode: Bishop & Friends August, 21, 2025
Caleb Downs
Ohio State Safety
Episode: Bishop & Friends August, 20, 2025
Matt Patricia
Defensive Coordinator for Ohio State
Episode: Bishop & Friends August, 20, 2025
Mike Vrabel
Coach of the New England Patriots
Episode: Bishop & Friends August, 20, 2025
Alex Indorf
Host of Guilty is Charged podcast
Bolt Beat
Episode: Bishop & Friends August, 15, 2025
Tim May
Sports analyst and former player
The Columbus Dispatch
Episode: Bishop & Friends August, 1, 2025
Ross Bjork
Ohio State Athletic Director
Ohio State University
Episode: Bishop & Friends August, 1, 2025

Hosts

Beau Bishop
Local sports media legend, known for his engaging discussions and humor around sports topics.
Eric Rieser
Co-host, contributing to analysis and commentary with a distinct perspective on sports events.
Ryan Baker
Co-host, recognized for his lively discussions and engaging commentary on various sports topics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 231 ratings
  • Thank You

    Thank you for sticking up for the fans with this Big Noon fiasco. This is the only program that isn’t self serving enough to push noon games down our throat because they want to be done working early on a Saturday.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mackey, Tim
    United States4 months ago
  • Boring and tedious

    Fallen from grace. It’s now the “listen to one person ramble and occasionally phone his buddies” show. Let your cohosts speak sometimes. Enough about your kids.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Pineconn
    United States7 months ago
  • This show is just pure state-run media

    The host has a far greater need to be buddies with coaches, administrators, and ex players than he does to give anyone fair and honest analysis.

    The guys at 3pm are idiots, but at least they’re honest…this is nothing more than a gigantic “drinking of bath water through a straw” session

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MA#123
    United Statesa year ago
  • Chops

    Beau is the best, and Rieser is also very good! BUT, like most listeners, I gotta say Chops is beyond horrible, he’s very ill-informed about things, has horrible takes, and obviously grates on Beau’s nerves. He also talks way too much, and he acts like he’s some sophisticated movie reviewer any time they discuss movies or TV shows. If the show was just Beau and Rieser, it would be awesome.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Longtime listener of The Fan
    United Statesa year ago
  • New cohost

    Chops is an awful cohost. He’s even worse when Beau goes on vacation. Fire Mark and hire a real 2nd wheel.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    tomda4
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the humor and personal anecdotes shared by the hosts, describing their interaction as engaging and relatable.
Overall, positive remarks highlight the mix of sports knowledge and entertaining banter, making it enjoyable for sports fans.
Some critics feel the podcast has strayed from in-depth analysis and has become overly casual, expressing a desire for more serious content.

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Bishop & Friends September, 17, 2025
Q: How long had the Beavers not won a game?
One of the hosts replied that the Beavers had not won a game for a thousand years, humorously exaggerating their length of losses.
Bishop & Friends August, 18, 2025
Q: Why is it important to name a starter now?
To ensure the starter gets the majority of reps to prepare for the game against Texas.
Bishop & Friends August, 18, 2025
Q: How did Julian take the news?
Julian was informed personally by Ryan Day before the press conference, and he is prepared to lead the team as quarterback.
Bishop & Friends August, 21, 2025
Q: How do you see the landscape of college football evolving given the current recruiting challenges?
It's evolving in a way that's increasingly dependent on finances. The need to collectively bargain and address the NIL situation is becoming more urgent if colleges want to remain relevant and competitive.
Bishop & Friends August, 21, 2025
Q: What are the biggest concerns you have about Ohio State's recruiting this year?
There's a lot of concern that Ohio State is falling behind in recruiting because of how NIL deals are affecting high school kids. The competition is ramping up, and other schools are offering more money that Ohio State can't match without compromising their values.

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2. Urban Meyer
3. Paul Feinbaum
4. Caleb Downs
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6. Mike Vrabel
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8. Tim May

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